Google Earth Engine works with scientists by using satellite imagery to provide data visualizations for environmental and health issues.

Source: www.nytimes.com

Geography isn’t just a body of knowledge that someone understands; it’s about decision-making to evaluate the impacts and taking actions to make the world a better place.  This NY Times article is a great example of how geospatial tools can monitor human/environmental issues to be able to effectuate change.  

Tags: google, mapping, geospatial.